Stepmomming Made Easy - by Kristen Skiles (Paperback)

About the Book

"Stepmomming Made Easy is your warm, honest, and empowering companion through the beautiful chaos of blended family life. Kristen, a seasoned stepmom and certified coach, welcomes you with open arms into a judgment-free zone where your experiences are valid and your feelings matter. Drawing from her own rollercoaster journey-from swearing off single dads to finding love and navigating stepmom life-Kristen shares relatable stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies that truly get it. With humor, heart, and hard truths, this guide helps you ditch the guilt, find your peace, and build a stepmom life you genuinely love. You're not alone-and this book proves it"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Step up to stepmomming with confidence with proven, expert advice from a Certified Stepparent Coach

In Stepmomming Made Easy: Strategies, Tools, and Everything Else You Need to Know, Certified Stepparent Coach Kristen Skiles delivers an inspiring and practical walkthrough of how to find peace, happiness, and fulfillment in your blended family. The author explains the roles of the various players involved in the blended family experience, and she shares hands-on strategies and mindsets that will help you adapt to your new role as a stepmom.

You'll explore the six key steps to a lasting, fulfilling life as a stepmom: developing an attitude of self-worth, defining your stepmom role, discovering balanced self-fulfillment, building an unshakeable relationship with your partner, taking back control, and finding a community that truly gets it.

You'll also find:

• Strategies to help you recognize your emotional needs and set boundaries
• Techniques to generate "quick wins" near the beginning of your relationship, including ways to protect your core values and create realistic house rules
• Insightful discussions of how stepfamilies are different from nuclear families and why they require a different approach

Perfect for new, soon-to-be, and struggling stepmoms looking for support and opportunities to build important skills, Stepmomming Made Easy is also a can't-miss resource for counselors, marriage coaches, partners, and anyone else involved--on a personal or professional level--with a blended family.

From the Back Cover

Praise for STEPMOMMING MADE EASY

"Stepmomming Made Easy is the realest, most helpful talk you'll find about the nitty gritty of making a life that includes your partner's kids."
--AMELIA NAGOSKI, DMA, New York Times bestselling Co-Author of Burnout

"Kristen Skiles has written the handbook every stepmom wishes she had on day one. This book doesn't just validate the journey--it empowers it."
--NAJA HALL, Founder of VIPStepmom and Blended and Black, Host of I Know I'm Crazy with Naja Hall

"Are you faced with the prospect or reality of becoming a stepmother? This book is a must-read. Kristen offers real-life tools to guide you to a place of confidence, clarity, and hope."
--BARB GOLDBERG, Author of The Evil Stepmother Speaks

"I wish I had Kristen's book a long time ago! It clearly outlines everyone's perspectives in blended family life and how to navigate those feelings, as well as your own, without attacking or belittling other parties."
--JAMIE YUCCAS, Emmy-winning CBS News Correspondent & Reporter

"Kristen was one of the first online stepmom voices I found when I became a stepmom, and her words felt like a lifeline. Stepmomming Made Easy is like sitting down with your stepmom bestie--she gets it, she's lived it, and she knows how to help you feel more confident and less alone."
--CAMERON NORMAND, CEO of Stepfamily Solutions, Host of The Stepmom Diaries podcast, and Founder of Stepfamily Coach Academy

About the Author

KRISTEN SKILES is a certified stepparent coach and the founder of stepmomming.com, where she helps stepmoms navigate their complex roles in blended families. Skiles has coached hundreds of clients and educated thousands through her business and social channels. She also hosts the Stepmomming Made Easy podcast.